Kia Shuma 1998

This generation of Kia Shuma has been produced from November, 1998 to February, 2001. We can provide information about 3 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.5 to 1.8 litres and power of from 88 to 111 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Kia Shuma 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.9 to 9.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Shuma 1998 petrol engine version is Kia Shuma 1.5, consuming 7.9 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Kia Shuma real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 19 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Shuma modification.

Kia Shuma 1998 CO2 emissions are from 185 to 225 grams per kilometer. Kia Shuma version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Kia Shuma 1.5, which produces 185 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.6 seconds has Kia Shuma 1.8 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Shuma 1.5 reaching this speed only in 13.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 196 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 111 hp version (Kia Shuma 1.8).

Lenght of Kia Shuma is 448 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Kia Shuma is about 14 cm longer than Ford Focus hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Opel Vectra. Kia Shuma gross weight is from 1600 to 1640 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Kia Shuma trunk space is 328 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 780 litres.

This Kia is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 900 €. According to user reviews, average Kia Shuma repair costs are 270 € per year. Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Shuma prices and costs.

Kia Shuma modifications

Kia Shuma prices

Kia Shuma 1998 - 2001 hatchback price in Latvia is approximately 900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Shuma price is average (compare hatchbacks 1998 - 2001 prices).